an 8-week Bible study of the book of Revelation
for God’s Rainbow People

When we look at Revelationwith new eyes – with the eyes of God’s Rainbow People – we see it in a whole new way. We find the dream of an embattled people for which there is much hope. We leave behind the condemnation and judgment that so many would use to abuse us.

Knowing who “the beast” was to the first-century followers of Christ, we have discovered that this changes everything for us! The famous “mark of the beast” appears as relevant to us as it did to the early listeners of the Revelation according to St. John the Divine many centuries ago.

On Tuesday, February 7th, we’ll continue our study with Chapters 14 - 15:1-4 and Chapters 15:5-16:21.

Ask yourself, “What parts of these chapters trouble you?” and “What memories do those thoughts stir in you?” We will share our thoughts in class.

Don’t worry if you’ve had to miss the first few sessions of this course. We will fill you in on anything you’ve missed.

We meet in the Sanctuary at 6:30 for Tuesday Night Bible study. Bring your Bible. You’ll need it.

A new and thorough examination of the cause and consequences of Bible abuse that is directed at homosexuals can be found at this link. First researched and compiled as a presentation for a local community group, the study has two goals: 1) to look at who it is that commits abuse of specific biblical passages and then directs it toward homosexuals – and why and 2) “to try to determine what the original biblical texts actually say.” Remarkably, it is not the goal of the study “to debate the relevance or infallibility of biblical scripture or to proselytize.”

In its refreshing conclusion, the writer shows that there is more biblical evidence that God loves everyone God created than the spurious notion that God wants to condemn and reject us.

The piece is chock full of notes and interesting facts, making it an enjoyable and fascinating read. I found it well worth the few hours it takes to read all the material.

This study takes a different approach to the Problem of Bible Abuse by religious conservatives. Some of you have taken my class called “Freed from Guilt • Freed from Shame: Overcoming Bible Abuse about Homosexuality.” You will find this study complimentary to that class. I recommend it with two thumbs up.